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BRIBIE ISLAND
CONNECT ON BRIBIE
Commodore Liz Radajewski was invited to speak at the October Meeting of Connect on Bribie, which is a group of ladies who meet on a monthly basis (totally unstructured group) for a meal/ coffee/wine/discussion and also pass “the pencil case” for small donations which go toward bursaries for local schools. photographers and TV crews. Around 1015am the Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Trade Deb Frecklington MP arrived with her entourage, including Deputy Leader Tim Mander and LNP Candidate for Pumicestone Fiona Gaske. After a brief discussion with the VMRBI Executive, followed by an LNP Media Release, there were questions from the assembled media.
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(above) to use in support of the vital service they provide. My most sincere respect and gratitude to the wonderful men and women who selflessly volunteer their time and expertise to keeping our waters and those who use them safe. Our community is better because of you!”
CREW PROMOTIONS
Dale Mullins receives his Crew Epaulettes from Mark Purtell aboard Bribie 1.
Joy Leishman thanks Commodore Liz and presents her a certificate of appreciation.
LNP VISIT
Saturday 17th October 2020 – Around 0930am a large media bus arrived with reporters,
LNP Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington, tries the Skipper’s seat out on Bribie 1, while Pumicestone Candidate Fiona Gaske watches on. Thanks to Simone Wilson our amazing Patron for her unwavering support of VMR Bribie Island. “One of my greatest privileges as State Member of Pumicestone has been to support Marine Rescue Bribie Island 445 as their proud Patron. This week I had the pleasure of delivering this beautiful gift basket to Commodore, Liz Radajewski
Mike Lucas receives his Crew Epaulettes from Coxswain Jon Brice aboard Bribie 1.
2020 AGM
Wednesday 21st October 2020, 7pm – 25 members attended, and were scanned for temperature on entry, and were asked to sanitise their hands. In the interests of minimising the meeting time, only the formal agenda items were dealt with. The minutes of the February 2020 General Meeting, as previously circulated were ratified. Commodore Liz Radajewski presented her Commodore’s Report. For details see our VMRBI Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/ vmrbribie This was followed by the Treasurer’s Report presented by Doug Lythgo.
VMR BRIBIE AGM 2020
AWARDS were presented by the Commodore Liz Radajewski to the following recipients:
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AWARD – Simon Middap. OUTSTANDING MEMBER – Ian Grimes. KEENEST MEMBER – Garry Bunker.
COMMODORE AWARDS
• RSL RAFFLE TEAM: - Mike Phillips, Leigh Neindorf, Carol Thomas, Paul Gillmore, Patrick Fegan, Susan Ferrar, Aamir Cao, Ian Dishott.
• SUPER SENIOR
VOLUNTEERS: _Ray Fox Noel Justo & Hans Puurand for their dedication to helping – all over 85 and still going strong.
• CERTIFICATES OF
APPRECIATION: for those over 80 and still continuing their active support in many different ways - Shirley Beatty, James Frost, Charles Guesdon, Bill Hansen, Graham Greenwood, Ingrid Fox & Ron Burrett MOST VALUED MEMBER – All 140 Active members. The Commodore stated – "It has been a very strange year for VMR Bribie….. We are very fortunate to have 140 active members, and to pick one active member for this award is nearly impossible. So the winner for this very unusual year for the Most Valued Member is....All Active Members.”
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ELECTION OF OFFICE
BEARERS - There was no requirement for an election for the management committee as there was only one nomination for each position. The 2020 committee: Commodore – Liz Radajewski Vice Comm – Ces Luscombe Secretary – Gary Voss, Treasurer – Doug Lythgo Committee Members – Karen Darlington, Graham Gibb, Peter McNamara, Wayne Sclater & Allan Tranter.
Commodore Liz Radajewski with the Most Valued Member trophy - awarded in 2020 to all 140 active members, VMR Maintenance team member Graham Greenwood collecting a Certificate of Appreciation for being a volunteer at VMR and who is over 80yrs presented by the Commodore Liz Radajewski.
YEAR TO DATE RADIO ROOM STATISTICS
10,678 Calls, 3,042 vessels logged on, 235 Vessel Assists, 1,115 Sitreps, 523 Requests, 45 overdue vessels, 10 Vessel Tracking, 1,188 Radio Checks, 43 Weather Broadcasts, 17 Securite Broadcasts, 0 Pan Pan 0 Mayday.
Coxswain Simon Middap receives The John Burge Training Award from Commodore Liz Radajewski.
Commercial Coxswain Ian Grimes receives his Outstanding Member Award from Commodore Liz Radajewski. Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie is truly blessed to have great volunteers and at our recent AGM our Commodore Liz Radajewski announced our Super Senior Volunteers Awards for those over 85 years old and still volunteering. Left to Right: Crew Controller Ray Fox, 86yrs, Radio Operators Hans Puurand, 88yrs and Noel Justo, our oldest Volunteer who is also 88yrs (beating Hans for the title by several months). They are an inspiration to all of us with VMR Commodore Liz Radajewski giving the thumbs up to our Super Senior Volunteers. VMR Maintenance Crew Member Ron Burrett collecting a Certificate of Appreciation for volunteers at VMR and who are over 80yrs presented by Commodore Liz Radajewski .
OCTOBER 2020 VESSEL ASSISTS:VHF 75.9%, 27MHz 8.7%. FRI 16/10 1340pm – 14m
Cruiser non-member has run aground South of the Bribie Bridge required a tow to Spinnaker Sound Marina.
THU 22/10 1201pm – 7.8m
Half Cabin member with starter motor problems, required a tow from Bulwer to Spinnaker Sound Marina.
WED 28/10 0923am – 10.5m
Cruiser member required a tow from Pumicestone Passage tp Spinnaker Sound Marina.
VMR Crew member and maintenance man Garry Bunker with Commodore Liz Radajewski and his Keenest Member Award (inset). RSL Fund Raisers: Aamir Cao, Mike Phillips, Commodore Liz, Paul Gillmore and Patrick Fegan receive their Commodore’s Awards. VMR Crew Controller Ray Fox collecting a Certificate of Appreciation for his wife Ingrid who also volunteers at VMR and is over 80yrs. being presented by the Commodore Liz Radajewski. THU 29/10 0731am – 6m Half Cabin member with motor problems, required a tow from Pacific Harbour entrance into Pacific Harbour canals.
SAFETY DAVE - The Frenchie’s Message:
“Plan your trip • Check the tides • Check the weather • Estimate your travel times and calculate fuel • Make sure you have enough fuel • Have an emergency plan in case of bad weather (https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/ Safety/Preparing-for-severe-weather) • Tell someone where you are going, what time you are returning, where you are leaving from & returning to. “BUT importantly – Always remember if you are heading out on the water LOG ON with your local VMR or Coast Guard, its a free service for everyone, so why wouldn't you! - It just may save your life!"
OWN A BOAT? YOU CAN JOIN VMR BRIBIE ISLAND ONLINE AT WWW. VMRBRIBIE.COM OR PHONE (07) 3408 7596 Benefits include:
• breakdown assistance. • vessel & contact details recorded in our database in case of emergency, • reimbursement up to $100/per year for tows by other VMR or Coastguard units; and The Following Benefits are currently suspended due to COVID-19 Social Distancing Rules but will continue shortly: • access to first aid, radio, and navigation courses plus safety and general boating information sessions; • regular social events; • overnight/weekend secure car & trailer parking at the base.
THE MORRISON GOVERNMENT HAS COMMITTED $300,000 TO THE FISHERS FOR FISH HABITATS IN THE MAROOCHY RIVER AND NORTHERN MORETON BAY PROJECT TO ASSIST IN RESTORING THE HEALTH AND FUNCTIONALITY OF COASTAL AND ESTUARINE FISHERIES HABITATS. Member for Longman Terry Young said the project, under the Fisheries Habitat Restoration Program, is one of 28 projects across the country to share in $8 million of grant funding. “This is a collaborative and strategic drive to improve the oncethriving fish stocks of the popular Maroochy River, Pumicestone Passage and Deception Bay waterways,” he said. “It will enhance fish habitats through bank stabilisation and mangrove rehabilitation along Burpengary Creek and restore instream shellfish habitat in the Pumicestone Passage. “The project will be delivered by Healthy Land and Water with support from Ozfish and local recreational fishers.” Work will also be carried out in the Maroochy River canelands, Coolum Creek Wetlands, and Maroochy estuary. Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonno Duniam said these projects would benefit recreational fishers by improving the
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health and productivity of habitats that support fish stocks and fisheries. “Australia’s waterways are some of the best in the world,” Assistant Minister Duniam said. “It’s critical we keep our fisheries habitats healthy so we can continue to enjoy our world-class fishing into the future. “This program will benefit Australia’s natural resource base and the broader community – especially our recreational fishers. “We will be funding 28 projects across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australian and Tasmania. “This funding will see Regional Land Partnership providers and recreational fishing groups partner in rolling-up their sleeves to directly improve fish habitats. “Together, they will work on surrounding vegetation and biodiversity in marine and estuarine areas, from tropical mangrove wetlands in Queensland, to building shellfish reefs on Kangaroo Island and restoring fish habitat damaged by moorings in southern Tasmania.” The Fisheries Habitat Restoration Program is a 2019 government election commitment to provide $8 million to restore the health
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